Jenkins Graduate Programs’ Open House
September 21 – 9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Join us on campus in Nelson Hall and get first-hand insight into the Jenkins MBA, MAC, MMA and MRA programs at NC State University!
Those interested in the following programs will receive a $75 application fee waiver at the conclusion of the event:
- Online MBA
- Masters of Accounting (MAC)
- Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA)
- Masters of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA)
Note: Feel free to drop in at any time during the event! There’s no need to stay for the entire duration—come and go as it fits your schedule.
Schedule
| Time | Session | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-9:25am | Check-in and Breakfast | The Exchange (Coffee Shop within Nelson Hall) | Enjoy a light breakfast with current graduate students, admissions staff, faculty and Poole College leadership. |
| 9:30-9:45am | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Room 2210 | |
| 9:55-10:35am | Information Sessions and Q&A | Room 1130 (MMA and MRA) | Room 1140 (MAC) | Room 2210 (MBA) | Join current students and admissions team members for an information session and plenty of time for Q&A. |
| 10:40-11:20am | Maximize the Jenkins Graduate Degree to Accelerate Your Career | Room 2210 (MMA, MRA and MBA) | Room 1140 (MAC) | MMA, MRA and MBA: Delivered by Director of Graduate Career Services Annie Murray, in this session you will learn how Jenkins graduate students leverage their degree to accelerate their careers and maximize their return on investment (ROI). MAC: Meet with Jay Arrington, Director of MAC Admissions and Enrollment, to learn MAC career outcomes. |
| 11:30am-1pm | Lunch and NC State Alumnus John Gregg* | Nelson Hall Auditorium 3400 | Enjoy lunch while hearing from NC State alumnus John Gregg*. John plans to share learned lessons from his career, particularly his belief in the importance of understanding finance. John also plans to focus on the importance of being willing to push yourself and get out of your comfort zone to fully realize your potential. |
| 1-1:15pm | Brief Closing Session | Nelson Hall Auditorium 3400 | Wrap up the day with a brief session to address any final questions and discuss next steps. |
*John Gregg retired from Truist in April 2023 after 17 years with the company and nearly 10 years as chairman and chief executive officer of Truist Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
John joined SunTrust in 2006 after a 17-year career in syndicated and leveraged finance with Bank of America, having served in a variety of leadership positions, including managing the bank’s European loan syndications business in London, England, for several years. He earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in 1984 and a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in 1989.
John serves as a board member for Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and FutureSolve Corporation and previously served on the Junior Achievement of Atlanta board, the Grady Healthcare Foundation Board, and the board of Trees Atlanta.
Register
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